Assistant Accounts Manager

Reed; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and innovative accounting firm in Henley-on-Thames is seeking an Assistant Accounts Manager. The role involves managing a portfolio of clients, reviewing accounts and tax computations, and ensuring high-quality service. Candidates should have ACA/ACCA qualifications and relevant experience in practice. This position offers competitive pay, flexible working, and generous annual leave. Apply if you are interested in being part of this established team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Up to 28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• 1-2 years post qualified with ACA/ACCA.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in practice.
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients including reviewing year end statutory accounts.
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Completion/reviewing and filing VAT returns.

Skills

UK GAAP knowledge

Experience with accounting software

Client management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

CCH

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Alphatax

Job description

REED Practice are working with adynamic and innovative company that specialises in providing tailored accountancy and tax advisory services to a wide range of clients including SMEs, high net worth individuals and large multinational corporations. They are seeking to add an Assistant Accounts Manager to their established team.

Key responsibilities of this role include

• Managing a portfolio of clients including reviewing year end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders for senior management review
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and returns
• Completion/reviewing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns under all types of VAT schemes
• Reviewing monthly and quarterly management accounts to a high standard
• Liaising with clients on technical queries and assisting with any software related queries
• Assist with the development and training of junior members of the team and assist with managing team workflow
• Deliver excellent client service
• Ad-hoc work to support the Partners

Desired skills and experience

• 1-2 years post qualified with ACA/ACCA
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in practice
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Sound accounting system knowledge and experience of CCH, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and Alphatax, preferred but not essential

Remuneration Package

• Competitive salary, subject to experience
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements including flexitime and working from home.
• Office closing at 2.30pm every Friday
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), this increases by one day a year for each year of service, up to a total of 28 days.

If you feel this role is for you, then please apply!